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Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins

Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins: Easy and Irresistibly Delicious

Delicious Apple Cinnamon Crumb Muffins bursting with flavor, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 14 muffins
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • muffin pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • handheld mixer

Ingredients
  

Crumb Topping

  • cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • cup all-purpose flour spooned & leveled

Muffins

  • 1 and ¾ cups all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • ½ cup yogurt or sour cream at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup milk any kind, at room temperature
  • 1 and ½ cups peeled & chopped apples ½-inch chunks; about 2 medium apples

Vanilla Icing (Optional)

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons heavy cream or milk for a thinner consistency
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C). Spray a 12-count muffin pan with nonstick spray or line with cupcake liners. You may need a 2nd pan as this recipe makes up to 14 muffins.
  • Make the crumb topping: Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted butter, and then gently mix in the flour using a fork. Keep the mixture as large crumbles and do not over-mix. Set topping aside.
  • Make the muffins: Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter and both sugars together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, yogurt, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute, then turn up to high speed until combined. With the mixer running on low speed, add the dry ingredients and milk into the wet ingredients and beat until no flour pockets remain. Fold in the apples.
  • Spoon the batter evenly into each cup or liner, filling each all the way to the top. Spoon crumb topping on each, gently pressing it down so it sticks.
  • Bake for 5 minutes at 425°F, then, keeping the muffins in the oven, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (177°C). Bake for an additional 15–18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the muffins to cool for 5 minutes in the muffin pan, then transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.
  • Make the icing: Whisk all of the icing ingredients together and drizzle over warm or cooled muffins.
  • Iced or plain muffins stay fresh covered at room temperature for a few days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Notes

These muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a snack and can be stored easily.

Nutrition

Serving: 1muffinCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Apple, Baking, Cinnamon, Dessert, Easy Recipes, muffins
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